【Core Specifications】
Overall Length: 80.5 cm (≈31.7 inches); Handle Length: 21 cm (≈8.3 inches); Blade Length: 51 cm (≈20.1 inches); Blade Width: 3 cm (≈1.18 inches); Blade Thickness: 0.64 cm (≈0.25 inches);
Weight Without Scabbard: 0.97 kg (≈2.14 lbs); Weight With Scabbard:1.55 kg (≈3.41 lbs);
【Blade Forging Craft & Brand Heritage】
This short dao belongs to ZGLQ Master Heritage Series of century-old The blade is hand-forged by traditional multi-layer folded pattern steel, featuring delicate natural flowing layered grain. Exclusive ancient heat treatment stabilizes hardness at 57 HRC, balancing hardness and flexibility for long-term collection without bending or chipping. Multi-step hand mirror polishing delivers glossy transparent blade surface, restoring the neat primitive silhouette of Qing short dao. Centuries-old forging craft brings high unique collection value.
【Saya, Fittings & Handle Details】
Master Heritage Hand Carved Copper-Wrapped Wood Composite Saya & Handle
Signature craft of our heritage line: both scabbard and handle adopt solid wood core fully wrapped with thick copper sheet, hand hammered to form vintage textured surface, decorated with surrounding cloud scroll relief copper bands. Double-layer copper & wood structure blocks moisture and air to resist rust, crack and deformation for permanent heritage storage, far more durable than ordinary lacquer wood scabbards with distinctive heavy antique metal texture.
Full Cloud Scroll Relief Brass Fittings
Pommel, guard, bands and end chape are solid brass blanks fully hand carved with classic cloud scroll patterns, unified antique aged finish with soft primitive lines. Consistent pattern design on all fittings creates elegant unified vintage aesthetic, perfect for new Chinese style tea room, study and antique shelf display.
